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Half-length picture of Truman J. Backus with beard. He is wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.

Head and shoulders picture of Truman J. Backus with beard. He is wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.

Swirling forms depicted with a snake,,Condition assessment (2015): Good

Landscape, using large, broad strokes,,Condition assessment (2015): Good

Abstract, swirling forms using broad strokes,,Condition assessment (2015): Good

Painting is divided between a black upper half and lighter lower half.

Professor Henry Van Ingen wearing a black hat and dark suit. He is seated, holding a book. Also shows two female students wearing hats and long dresses, standing in front of Vassar Lake and trees. A bridge crosses the lake.

Observatory of Vassar College with path, lawn, evergreens and bare trees.

Observatory of Vassar College with path, lawn, trees and lamp post. Building is partially covered by vines.

Observatory at Vassar College with path, lawn, and trees. Several buildings are in the background.

Interior of Observatory dome of Vassar College with an equatorial telescope, steps, chair and double-doors.

Interior (the Parlor) of Observatory of Vassar College with windows, curtains, couch, bed, table, rocking chairs, pictures and accessories.

Interior of Observatory of Vassar College with a door, telescope on tripod, chart, desks, table, chairs, blackboard, globe and basket.

Interior (the Meridian Room) of Observatory of Vassar College with telescopes, brick pillars, ladder, table, chair, clock and books on shelves. Also shows professor Mary W. Whitney (?) and students wearing long, dark dresses, some with hats. They are seated or standing around the telescope. One of

Interior of Observatory dome of Vassar College with an equatorial telescope and ladder. Also shows Maria Mitchell wearing a long, dark dress and shawl, seated on the left and Mary W. Whitney wearing a long, dark dress, leaning on a ladder on the right.

Interior (the Meridian Room) of Observatory of Vassar College with telescopes, brick pillars, ladder and books on shelves.

Interior (the Parlor) of Observatory of Vassar College with windows, hanging lamp, tables, chairs, large clock, bust, pictures and accessories.

Observatory of Vassar College with path, lawn, trees and lamp post. Also shows Maria Mitchell, members of the classes of 1871-1874 using astronomical instruments and a boy seated on the steps. Woman halfway up the steps is Abby Farwell Ferry, VC 1872.

Observatory of Vassar College with path, lawn, trees and lamp post. Building is partially covered by vines. Also shows women wearing long dresses, most with hats. Several of them are playing croquet and one is holding a parasol.

Observatory of Vassar College with path, lawn, evergreens and lamp post. Building is partially covered by vines. Five women wearing hats and long dresses are seated or standing around a telescope on a table in the foreground. One is seated on the steps and two are seated on the right.